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How to get fromKathmandu to Cook Islandsby plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Kathmandu to Cook Islands by plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane KTM - RAR
    25h 24m
    $1,170–2,902

  2. Taxi to Janakpur Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Kathmandu to Janakpur Airport (JKR)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Janakpur Airport (JKR) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane JKR - RAR
    32h 10m
    $1,000–3,287

  3. Taxi to Simara Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Kathmandu to Simara Airport (SIF)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Simara Airport (SIF) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane SIF - RAR
    30h 27m
    $1,988–7,613

  4. Bus to Bharatpur Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Chaubiskothibus bus
    2. Fly from Bharatpur Airport (BHR) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane BHR - RAR
    31h 24m
    $1,009–3,719

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration28h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,463.2 km
  • Duration: 25h 24m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Cook Islands?

Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand, and four other airlines fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) 3 times a day.

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